Establishment profile
ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.
1 OCEAN DOCK ROAD WHITTIER TERMINAL, WHITTIER, AK, 99693
488320 — Marine Cargo Handling
Summary
ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $4,830 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 72nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 101 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 58th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 4883 within AK. Peer group: 101 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in AK — for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. operations in the same state.
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-01 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $1,428 | |
| 2013-05-01 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $3,402 | |
| 2006-05-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- ALASKA MARINE TRUCKING, LLCBETHEL — 2 federal enforcement records
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- TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORPORATIONKETCHIKAN — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.ANCHORAGE — 2 federal enforcement records
- SAMSON TUG AND BARGE, INC.KODIAK — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALASKA MARINE TRUCKINGYAKUTAT — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $4,830 in total penalties.
- How does ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. operates in the marine cargo handling industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.